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Special Service and Features
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION, 2022
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2022” in Computer Based Mode. In Southern Region, 399426 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 30 Venues at 20 Centres/Cities viz. Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Nellore, Chirala, Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar in Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
2. In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 10 days from 01.12.2022 to 13.12.2022. There will be 4 Shifts – 1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM, 3rd Shift from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM and 4th Shift from 05:15 to 06:15 PM.
3. Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and through e-mail to their e-mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
4. PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found to be in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3–7 years. Candidates are, therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
5. Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof as enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
6. The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
7. The Press Note is issued for information and benefit of the candidates.
According to a press release issued by K.Nagaraja, Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission .
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Ministry of Finance
DFS organises symposium on preparing for Cyber Security Measures and readiness in Financial Services sector
Department of Financial Services , Ministry of Finance, organised a half-day symposium on cyber security titled Financial Services Cyber Security  here today. Dr. Vivek Joshi, Secretary, DFS, inaugurated the symposium.
The symposium provided an opportunity for senior officers from Government agencies and Departments, and financial services sector regulators, as also senior executives and CISOs of Banks, Insurance Companies, and FIs to share their ideas, practices, and concerns on cyber security measures currently in place in the financial services sector, the readiness of the sector for future cyber threats and also perspectives on the revised draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill.
The symposium was attended by senior officers of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Ministry of Home Affairs, Government agencies viz., CERT-In, NCIIPC, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre; Regulators in the financial services sector viz., RBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA; Public Sector Banks and Insurers, leading Private Sector Banks and Insurers, and major financial institutions such as NABARD, SIDBI, EXIM Bank and National Housing Bank.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
ADOPTION OF HYDROPONICS FARMING
Hydroponics is a viable alternative to traditional farming methods for soil less cultivation for enhancing productivity and water use efficiency. Hydroponics is a new concept in India and gaining popularity among entrepreneurs and innovative farmers, who are looking for sustainable and efficient ways to grow crops. At present, this technology is mostly confined to urban farming, rooftop gardening and commercial farming.
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru  has developed a variant of hydroponics, “Cocoponics” or the Soilless production of vegetables, using cocopeat as a substrate, which has been found to be comparatively more successful in many vegetable crops. The Institute has developed the complete production technology including a liquid nutrient formulation  for soilless cultivation of zucchini, colour cabbage, chilli, brinjal, palak, amaranthus, coriander, cucumber, french bean, peas, cow pea, dolichos, ridge gourd, bottle gourd, okra, radish, tomato and exotic leafy vegetables viz., lettuce, parsley, broccoli, bok choy etc on arka fermented cocopeat  under open as well as in protected conditions. More than 3000 urban dwellers, cocopeat producers, hydroponics start up etc., were trained at ICAR-IIHR during last 3 years through various capacity building programmes.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
Reason for High Steel Price
Steel prices in India are completely market driven and generally lower than the prevailing domestic prices in countries like USA, Japan and higher than those in Chinese domestic markets. However, it is a fact that Effective Tax Rate  for iron ore mined in the country is one of the highest in the world. ETR in India & other countries is Annexed.
Owing to non-availability of low ash content coking coal in the country, over 92% coking coal requirement is met through imports, and whose prices are determined internationally. In case of iron ore, imports meet only about 7-8% of the country’s total consumption and balance being met indigenously.
MMDR Act, 1957 was amended in 2015 in order to streamline the allotment of Mining Leases in the country. Presently all Mining Leases are granted through auction.
This information was given by the Union Minister for steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Samta Diwas Observed
A homage function on the occasion of the 111th birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was organised by the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment today at Samta Sthal, opposite Rajghat, New Delhi. The Function at Samta Sthal started by paying homage by Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment and President Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale, former Speaker of Lok Sabha Smt. Meira Kumar and senior officers of the Ministry, family members of Babuji and large number of followers. Many dignitaries, social activist and followers of Babuji attended the prayer. An all religion prayer meeting was also organised.
Special Service and Features
Awareness programme organised onboard Marine Vessel in Lakshadweep
Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Kavaratti organised Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav pre publicity campaign onboard Marine Vessel from Kavaratti to Androth Island in Lakshadweep. The programme was organised in connection with the Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme at Androth Island from February 17, 2023. Around 250 passengers were onboard the Marine Vessel. Video films on different subjects including India’s Presidentship of G-20 were screened as part of the programme. M. Smithy, Field Publicity Officer, Palakkad, Dr. Abdul Jaleel, M.Suresh Kumar led the awareness activities.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy 
Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury, Chief of Naval Staff Bangladesh Navy is on an official visit to India from 07 – 12 Dec 19. The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, as also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.
During his visit, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy will have bilateral discussions with Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff and other senior officials of the Indian Armed Forces.
Various important maritime engagement issues related to operational interactions such as conduct of Bilateral Exercise, Port Calls by ships, Training, Hydrography cooperation, participation in various Indian Ocean Region  related events such as Indian Ocean Naval Symposium , MILAN 2020 etc would be discussed during the visit.
In addition to New Delhi, Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury will visit Kochi, Vizag and Kolkata where he will have discussions with the senior naval officials and visit various naval units as well as Indian Shipyards.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Tamil Nadu
The Income Tax Department conducted searches on 27/11/2020 in the case of an IT SEZ developer, its ex-Director and a prominent stainless-steel supplier in Chennai. The search operation was carried out at 16 premises located in Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Cuddalore.
The evidences unearthed include unaccounted assets worth about Rs. 100 crore accumulated by the ex-Director and his family members in the past 3 years. The search further unearthed that the IT SEZ developer claimed bogus work-in-progress expenses of about Rs. 160 crore in an under-construction project. The entity had also claimed capital expenses of around Rs. 30 crore on account of bogus consultancy fees in an operational project and inadmissible interest expenses to the extent of Rs. 20 crore was also claimed by the entity.
The search further revealed certain share purchase transactions relating to the IT SEZ developer. The shares of this entity were sold by its erstwhile shareholders, a resident and a non-resident entity, which routed its investment through a Mauritius intermediary, for about Rs. 2300 crore in FY 2017-18 but capital gains out of this sale transaction were not disclosed to the department.
Investigation is in progress to determine the undisclosed capital gains in the hands of both the shareholders. Other land transactions involving cash payments and an issue relating to Compulsory Convertible Debentures are also under examination
The evidences found in the premises of the Stainless-steel supplier revealed that the supplier group has been conducting three sets of sales: accounted; unaccounted and partly-accounted. The unaccounted and partly-accounted sales amount to more than 25% of the total sales each year. Further, the assessee group has provided sales accommodation bills to various customers and received commission of more than 10% on these transactions. While the quantification of unaccounted income is being carried out currently, it is estimated to be around Rs. 100 crore. The related concerns of the assessee group are involved in financing, money lending and real estate development. The unaccounted transactions conducted by these entities and the unaccounted capital/loan infusion in these entities are estimated to be around Rs.50 crore.
The searches, so far, have resulted in the detection of undisclosed income of more than Rs. 450 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shri Visasolie Lhoungu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow over the death of Shri Visasolie Lhoungu of Nagaland.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
"Shri Visasolie Lhoungu was a hardworking and dedicated person who was passionate about the progress of Nagaland and empowerment of the Naga people. He made noteworthy efforts to strengthen the BJP in the state. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. RIP."
Ministry of Steel
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan exhorts steel sector professionals to embrace challenge of producing high grade steel
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the 57th National Metallurgist’s Day Function and 73rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Indian Institute of Metals at Thiruvananthapuram. He also handed over National Metallurgist’s Day awards and Indian Institute of Metal awards on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan appealed to the delegates to embrace challenge of producing high grade steel for greater self-sufficiency.He also exhorted them to work towards greater sustainability in the steel sector and contribute towards creation of an Indian model of green economy.Speaking about importance of steel, he said, “Metals, including steel continue to play a vital role in building of a modern economy. There is a strong positive correlation between steel usage and a nation’s economic growth.Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is on a steady path to become a $5 Trillion economy. This dream resolve is a collective one. We all have to work together with an IspatiIrada to make this dream, a reality.”
While talking about future readiness, Shri Pradhan said, “We are in midst of Industrial Revolution 4.0 driven by digitisation, automation, big data, artificial intelligence and, Internet of Things etc. It will fundamentally alter the way we live and work. Steel sector too must be future ready to embrace the change and leverage innovation for achieving this quantum leap.”He also said that the decision to cut corporate tax and to opt out of RCEP in its present form have been received well by all stakeholders of the economy.
Speaking about making of a New India, he added, “Steel sector will have a key role to play in the making of a New India envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The next trajectory of growth, fuelled by Government’s key focus on building infrastructure for future, creating smart cities, industrial corridors and so forth will further boost steel consumption.”He further said that backed by entrepreneurial spirit of the industry and the policy measures taken by the Government, Indian steel industry is becoming more vibrant, competitive and environment friendly.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM acknowledges the achievement of AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the achievement of AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh for crossing 10 lakh outpatient consultations. Shri Modi also informed that in one of the recent Mann Ki Baat programmes, he had discussed this issue including interaction with a doctor and someone who has benefitted from tele-consultations.
Replying to the tweet by AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh about 10 lakh outpatient consultations, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"A good achievement by the institution. In one of the recent #MannKiBaat programmes I had discussed this issue including interaction with a doctor and someone who has benefitted from tele-consultations."
Ministry of Civil Aviation
BCAS commemorates its 37th Raising Day
Gen Dr. V.K. Singh  says that Responsibility of security lies on everyone
Stakeholders need to adopt stringent SOPs to tackle challenges new technologies posing
Minister presents awards to screeners selected as best screeners in different categories
The Bureau of Civil Aviation , the national Regulator for Civil Aviation Security, today commemorated its 37th raising day in New Delhi. During the inaugural session of the two days program, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen. Dr. V.K. Singh  presented awards to list of screeners selected as best screeners in different categories. The Minister also distributed awards to officers of BCAS conferred with President’s Police Medal for distinguished service on the occasion of Republic Day 2022 and Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of Republic Day 2023.
The minister addressed the inaugural session. He stressed that security is one of the critical aspects in the aviation sector and the responsibility lies on everyone for keeping flight operations safe and secure.
He said, “BCAS brings a big assurance to all airline passengers, stakeholders need to adopt stringent Standard Operating Procedures to tackle challenges new technologies are posing.”
Shri Rajiv Bansal, Secretary MoCA also addressed the program. He said, “India is world’s fastest growing civil aviation industry and if the world has to grow in aviation sector, it will be on India’s shoulder.”
“In coming time, more technology will be used in the airports to benefit the passengers”, he stated.
Shri Zulfiquar Hasan, DG BCAS also addressed the inaugural session. He said, “BCAS was born to make aviation zero error. The organization now has pan-India presence with 20 regional offices.”
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation  in January 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee constituted in the wake of the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight on 10th September, 1976.
The role of the Cell was to coordinate, monitor, inspect and train personnel in Civil Aviation Security matters. The BCAS was reorganized into an independent department on 1st April, 1987 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation as a sequel to the Kanishka Tragedy in June 1985.
The aim of BCAS is to safeguard civil aviation operations against acts of unlawful interference. The Bureau is responsible for laying down the standards for security in respect of civil flights operating to / from India and ensuring their compliance through regular inspections and security audits.
Ministry of Power
Government undertakes policy measures to meet growing electricity demand and reduce carbon footprints
As per the Generation Expansion Planning studies carried out by the Central Electricity Authority  for 2029-30, the share of non-fossil fuel based generation capacity in the total installed capacity of the Country is likely to increase from around 42% as on Oct, 2022 to more than 64% by 2029-30. This would reduce the dependence on fossil fuel in electricity generation and promote alternative sources of power like solar and wind.
In order to support energy transition and reduce carbon foot print, the following steps have been taken to promote renewable power in the country:
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- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route.
- Waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-State sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025.
- Declaration of a trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2029- 30.
- Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers for installation of RE projects at large scale.
- Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan , Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 Mega Watt  Central Public Sector Undertaking  Scheme Phase II, etc.
- Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power.
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic  and Wind Projects.
- Notification of Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022.
- Launch of Green Term Ahead Market  to facilitate sale of Renewable Energy Power through exchanges.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves creation of additional posts of three Judicial Members and three Technical Members in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved creation of additional posts of three Judicial Members and three Technical Members in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal .
The posts will be created in Level 17  plus allowances as admissible. The total financial implication will be Rs.2,27,82,096  per annum.
This will ensure to meet the mandate provided to NCLAT by the Finance Act, 2017, the Companies Act, the IBC, 2016 and the time frame provided for disposal of cases.
Ministry of Education
Provision of playgrounds in schools
The Central Government supports State Governments and UT Administrations for creation and augmentation of infrastructural facilities, including playgrounds, in government elementary and secondary schools under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan  and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan  programmes. The requirement of infrastructural facilities in schools are worked out every year by the respective State and Union Territory on incremental basis depending on their need and priority and this is reflected in their Annual Work Plan and Budget .
The Schedule to Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education  Act, 2009 lays down the norms and standards for a school building. A school building has to be an all weather building comprising, inter alia, playground facility. As per Unified District Information System for Education  2015-16, 54.94% Government elementary schools and 78.02% Government secondary schools have playground facility. Further, to address the issue of shortage of playgrounds in schools, an advisory has been issued that schools that do not have playgrounds, may make adequate arrangements in an adjoining playground, municipal park etc., for children to play outdoor games and other physical activities.
There is an inbuilt system for creating sports facilities for students in Kendriya Vidyalayas. As and when a building for Kendriya Vidyalaya is constructed, a provision is kept for developing sports infrastructure/playgrounds as per the local need and the land availability. Also, in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, play facilities such as Running Track, playfield, Basketball field, Kho-Kho etc are provided.
The Central Board of Secondary Education  has also included provision of playgrounds in its Affiliation Bye laws. As per clause 3.3   of the Affiliation Bye laws, it is laid down that “the School/Society/Trust/#Company registered under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 or the Congregation or other Religious Body controlling the Society/Trust/# Company registered u/s 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 managing the school must have about two acres  of land and a building constructed on a part of land and proper playgrounds on the remaining land.” As per clause 8.6 of the Affiliation Bye laws, “the School should have adequate facilities for providing recreation activities and physical education as well as for conduct of various activities and programs for developmental education and for the social, cultural and moral development of the students and for safeguarding their health.” As per clause 8.7 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye laws, the school should have the following sports facilities as  adequate ground to create outdoor facilities for a 200 metre track;  adequate land for kabbadi and Kho-Kho; and  facilities for playing Volleyball.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Shri Upendra Kushwaha today in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.